j)J (IIRISTOPIIl::R Nl::\VPORT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Hitting the Trail Paul S. Trible Jr.
2005-2006 CNU BOARD OF VISITORS Mr. William P. Heath Jr. '75, Rector Mt. Claude A. Hornsby Ill, Vice Rector with Kip Redick Ms. Deborah L. Budlong '91, Secretary Hon. Flora Davis Crittenden Mr. Douglas G. Duncan '72 Mrs. Judy F. Ford Students push to find new strength Mrs. Jane Susan Frank Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hoinkes Mr. Thaddeus B. Holloman Sr. By Sara Lewis Mr. James A. Joseph Mrs. Frances Luter Mr. Michael Martin "Having all the comforts and distractions taken away really changes a person, or Mr. Gerald Passaro helps show who you really are . . . there's no place to hide. " Mr. Veasey Wilson - GNU student reflection on CNU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Appalachian Trail Pilgrimage Mr. Robert A. Brown Ms. Deborah L. Budlong '91 Mr. Arthur S. Casey Mr. James T. Eyre '75 he Israelites were sent into the wilderness to reorganize their Mr. James A. Joseph priorities. Henry David Thoreau went into the woods to learn Mr. C. Michael Petters what it had to teach. And Dr. Kip Redick of Mr. James A. Pierce, President T Mr. Walter S. Segaloff CNU's Department of Philosophy and Mr. Gary P. Warren Religious Studies hopes that by taking his Ms. Sylvia S. Weinstein students outdoors- and outside of their ALUMNI SOCIETY BOARD comfort zones - they will find knowl Janet B. Barker '99, President edge that bridges the gap between Priscilla S. Bele '81, VP for University Assistance and Student Relations theory and fact. Mark W. Bernecker '96, President Elect As a hiker, philosopher Mary Kay Conides '83 and religious Gordon B. Cooper '74 Ronald E. Gallagher '88 studies scholar, Dr. Linda Gordon '88 Redick has developed James P. Healy '78 a particular inter William "Billy" Heath '03, Historian Karen Hakansson '82 est in late- Bradford W. Huffman '78 19th- and Joy Kilgore '96 20th-century Michael S. Koontz '01, VP for Planning and Special Events religious Kathleen A. LeMons '95, Secretary and philo Terri Marrs McKnight '86 sophical Cynthia Masterstaff '87 Kelly A. Peck '00 Lawrence "Tu" Ritter '89 Brian K. Skinner '92, Treasurer Art Thatcher '81 Dominic Velardi '84 Karen A. Wilds '76 Ray Willis '95 Mike "Yaz" Yaskowsky '95
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Christie L. Chipps (757) 594-7712 [email protected]
EDITOR Jocelyn Bell Swanson
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WRITERS Barrett Baker, Elizabeth Cooper, Karen L. Gill, Sara Lewis, Nicholas Thomas
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Produced by the Office of University Relations expressions of the wilderness as a One hiker, who gave himself the sacred place, a place that leads "I am here to discover trail name Mountain Goat, wrote "I those who go there on a spiritual am here to discover myself the way journey. myself the way God God intended me to be- not with He gives students an opportunity all the negative skew I have put on to join in his research by hiking and intended me to be - myself." talking to hikers during his class, Using "Image and Pilgrimage in "Pilgrimage on the Appalachian not with all the Christian Culture" by Victor and Trail." Edith Turner as a theoretical "In religious and philosophical negative skew I have framework, Dr. Redick's students writings, the wilderness is often ref observe and interview other hikers, erenced metaphorically as a place put on myself." read messages recorded in the trail with unusual qualities," said Dr. -Appalachian Trail hiker journals and consider the impact Redick. Some have viewed it as a of the wilderness on their thinking. scary place, a place full of tempta Themes that emerge along the tion. On the other hand, writers The idea for the course developed physical and spiritual trail include such as John Muir, a father of the as Dr. Redick noticed the increas hardship, community, magic, time, conservation movement, have ing number of Appalachian Trail silence, symbols, parallels and admired the wilderness for its cathe through-hikers - those who hike more. These themes are related to dral-like quality. the entire trail in one year. "It the Turners' stages in religious In order to discover whether occurred to me that the ritual: separation, marginality and these theories of the wilderness are Appalachian Trail was a site where re-aggregation. true, Dr. Redick takes a small group I could research the religious The CNU class begins near of CNU students on a two-week trip rhetoric associated with wilder Dennis Cove, Tenn., where Dr. along a 100-mile section of the ness." Messages he read in trail Redick and his students meet and Appalachian Trail. Students push journals - or "guest books" found interview through-hikers who have themselves physically, spiritu in shelters along the trail- seemed already started the 2,000-mile long ally and mentally. to illustrate the idea of a hike in the Appalachian Trail at Springer wilderness as a spiritual journey. Mountain, Ga. These through-hikers are completing the separation stage. "We enter the trail amongst those who are already engaged in their journey, and we walk along with them for two weeks."
Dr. Kip Redick takes students on two-week hikes along the Appalachian Trail. GNU students push themselves during the "Pilgrimage on the Appalachian Trail" course.
hikers adopt to reflect their place the sense of community that has "Walking through a apart from the culture they have developed among through-hikers known. Hikers begin to relate as a who leave the trail and camp in wilderness landscape community unbounded by tradi town for the festival. tional communication constraints. "Walking through a wilderness reveals that there is They speak of trail magic and landscape reveals that there is angels when referring to moments something other than humanity at something other than where circumstances and people the center of the world," said Dr. come together to give a boost of Redick. "Wilderness speaks from humanity at the center encouragement. "Of course, it is beyond culture, presenting some of the world." not magic at all," said a student, thing of value that has not been "but an expression of the goodness produced by man. Wilderness is a - Dr. Kip Redick and generosity of so many people." symbol for the things that humble Students notice the development and ground us." of a new awareness among through One student was moved to write, The second segment of the spiri hikers in journals. "The trail jour "I felt as though I had been invited tual journey, marginality, is charac nals provide more than just a run into this wilderness to come to terized by a feeling of being set ning log of who stopped where and the end of the world as I had between two points. "My research ate what," said a student with the known it." shows that Appalachian Trail hikers trail name Siren. "They provide a Dr. Redick's students have an find themselves in this stage shared scripture. These books are a extraordinary chance to hear the because the man-made things that most basic link into the greater com voice of the wilderness and while made them feel secure are now munity and its spirit." Siren also the class may come to an end, he is stripped away," explained Dr. contemplated the wilderness as a hopeful their spiritual journey and Redick. "At this point, my students place without every moment appreciation for what they learned discover that hikers who have been planned. "There's suddenly so on their hike is just beginning. He on the trail for several weeks or much time to think and so much to is pleased that most of them choose months are well on their way to think about!" At the end of the first to go back to the Appalachian Trail searching for a new identity." week, when students exit the trail on their own later because they Part of the new identity is for "Trail Days," an annual festival know the spiritually uplifting power expressed in trail names through- held in Damascus, Va., they observe of the wilderness. 11~
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IUL,Y I,S. 20()5 Celebrations! CNU's Ferguson Center celebrates 2005-2006 inaugural season By Karen L. Gill and Sara Lewis The Parsons Dance Company
A world-renown singer performs for the first time in recent years in a US. theater and for the first time ever without amplification. + A musician who has won Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes, a Tony and a Pulitzer Prize teaches students how to audition. + A 22-year-old student sings for a standing-room only audience of 1, 700 alongside "an Italian sensation. " + Veteran performers gush over the beauty, acoustics and connections they feel to their audiences. + Up to 500 students, along with the rest of a packed house, cheer as a dance company performs a world-premiere performance set to rock music. + Members of Michael Crawford's fan clubs occupy about 250 area hotel rooms. + A Texas resident sends a letter to a local newspaper expressing his "deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Christopher Newport University, the Ferguson Center for the Arts and the people of Newport News" for making his dream come true in an evening he will remember forever.
nd all of this has happened The full season includes 40 Ferguson Center's gross ticket sales within just the first two attractions from 14 countries rep to place it among the top 10 A months of "Celebrations," resenting 15 genres. From opera venues with less than 2,500 seats in the inaugural season of the and Broadway to gospel and Celtic, the United States. Ferguson Center for the Arts. it includes experiences for chil But what is even more important, More than 50,000 people - dren, well-known acts like Vince said Bill and others, are the experi including some from Canada, Gill, rocker Bruce Hornsby and the ences the Ferguson Center's first London and Prague - have pur classic Irish Tenors as well as dance season is offering to CNU students. chased $2.5 million worth of tickets and traditional symphony. The sea "We've really made a connection to see the best classical, pop, son concludes with an appearance for.our students," Bill said. "No Broadway and dance perfor by Bill Cosby. So far, every event other university in the United mances ever assembled in a single has sold out almost immediately, States can say that Andrea Bocelli season in Virginia, said Bill Biddle, Bill said. performed on their stage, no where the Ferguson Center's executive By the time the season ends in else has a student performed with director. May, Bill said he expects the Bocelli."
8 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine Students also were among those began preparing for their careers who got to meet one of the world's no differently than our students best-known pops conductors and by sitting in the classroom and an icon in the entertainment practicing," he said. "Most conser that is inspiring to students trying industry on Sept. 12 when Skitch vatories would be envious of our to work hard and do their best," Henderson conducted a lecture in set-up." said Mike. "Having world-class the Music and Theatre Hall. Later Students are realizing the bene artists so close to me and actually that evening, Mr. Henderson con fits of the Ferguson Center in working and performing in world ducted the New York Pops with other ways, as well. class facilities makes me want to do Michael Crawford in the season's "On-the-job experience is some my best. ... It truly is an inspira opening event. It was Mr. thing that is going to help me when tion." Henderson's last performance I graduate," said theater major That inspiration is not reserved outside of New York City. He died Mike Raymond. "And without for those new to the entertainment Nov. 1. Ferguson, I wouldn't have nearly as industry. "These sessions give our students many opportunities. If a student is "The Oak Ridge Boys manager opportunities to be critiqued by, interested in this business, even just stopped dead in his tracks, and and learn from, the best in the volunteering to usher for events said 'Oh my gosh, this place is business," said Dr. Mark Reimer, would teach them a lot." beautiful.' " Bill said. "And that's CNU Department of Music direc "I think there is something about before he heard the acoustics." tor. "Many of these performers having an artistic hub on campus "The space itself is a world-class
Audiences fill the 1,700-seat Concert Hall at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 9 Grammy award-winning and wnl"ln-.rAnnwi"'An Sandoval led a Master Class for GNU instrument," said Jeff Phelps, And that should music director and conductor of make for impressive the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra, future seasons, which performed in the Concert which Bill already Hall in the spring. "The sound has begun plan quality is warm, clear and physically ning. The working engaging." theme for next Many performers have said the year's season is Concert Hall's intimacy and "rhythms of life" warmth is the best they've seen in with plans for per Composer Marvin Hamlisch worked with TheaterCNU students their careers, Bill said, and they formances of on their musical audition pieces. As a composer, Hamlisch has have asked to be invited to return Japanese drummers won every major award: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, one Tony and three Golden Globe awards. to the Ferguson Center for future and Riverdance, he performances. said. JJ..j
would like to extend my deepest gratitude and Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News, Va . heartfelt appreciation to Christopher Newport My wife had outdone herself. I University, the Ferguson Center for the Arts and the She knows that the voice of Andrea Bocelli strikes people of Newport News, Va. every emotion deep within my body and soul. He is It was something I had dreamed of happening in an angel among us, and to see him in person and Tuscany, Italy, but my one wish happened in your hear his voice would be priceless to me in my life. back yard. My wife and I flew from our home in Austin, Texas, On Sept. 2, my wife and I celebrated our 1Oth wed to see Bocelli. The night was magical and one ding anniversary together. My wife handed me a evening that I will remember forever. From the begin wrapped box and said in a soft voice, "If you could ning to the end, I applauded, I cried, I watched and wish for one thing in this world as your gift, just close listened in awe. I experienced my dream and got to you r eyes and wish for it, and it will come true." do it with my wife by my side. We will remember that She knows what my one wish would be, and I night forever. thought to myself, 'There is just no way we are going So to all the people at the Ferguson Center for the to Italy.' Arts, Christopher Newport University and people of I closed my eyes and, as I unwrapped the gift, a Newport News, Va., I thank you from the bottom of tear slowly trickled down my cheek. To my amaze my heart for allowing me to live out my dream in your ment, my wish and my dream had come true, just not back yard. in Italy .. . Forever in gratitude, I was going to see Andrea Bocelli and hear his Martin Brunke angelic voice in an intimate concert setting at the From a Letter to the Editor of the Virginian-Pilot.
10 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UN IVERSLTY Alumni Magazine By Karen L. Gill
twas like a traffic accident. You one's ever paid that much for a Anthony didn't falter, and the don't have much reaction ticket to see me sing!" easy-going Bocelli congratulated I time. Things seem to be going The CNU senior sang the popu him as he walked off stage. in slow motion, yet you can't think lar Italian song, "La Serenata," "He was so nice, and about the fast enough to change what's hap accompanied by the Virginia most genuine person I've ever pening around you. Symphony, for the sold-out audi met," Anthony said of the singer That's how Christopher Newport ence of 1, 700 on Oct. 20 at the who was blinded in his youth. "He University student Anthony Ferguson Center for the Arts' new seemed so interested in what I had Colosimo described singing on Concert Hall. to say, which seemed so strange to stage with world-famous Italian Bocelli, a friend of the National me- he's so famous." tenor Andrea Bocelli. But, Anthony Italian American Foundation, had The experience left Anthony, a is quick to point out, it was like a presented Anthony with the foun member of the Alexandria chapter good traffic accident, if such things dation's 2005 scholarship on Oct. of the Barbershop Harmony exist. 19, and then invited the 22-year-old Society, and Iguanas in Flight, a "Like hydroplaning, but you tenor to perform alongside him former collegiate quartet that is don't hit anything afterward," he the following evening. now competing at an international explained. And you're left with a "I don't remember actually level, with a renewed passion for high. singing on stage. I was so nervous, performing. "It was a pinnacle for me," said and once I got on stage, I kind of Anthony plans to return to CNU Anthony, a barbershop singer. "I've went on autopilot. I couldn't think next year to pursue a master's never sung with a symphony and much," he said. "If I would have degree in music education and never performed in a hall that big faltered, I would have fallen off a eventually plans to teach music in before by myself, and certainly no cliff." the public schools. AM
Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UN rYERSITY 11 By Sara Lewis
avin Phoenix is a soft "I really encouraged him to spoken guy, but he's pas think big as soon as I saw what he Destined sionate about issues close was capable of doing," said Dr. to his heart- politics, Kidd. 'Just to get this straight to lead race and faith. As his because it is a big deal - he was concernI for social equality and offered full fellowships to access to the political system Michigan, Duke, Princeton, Full Fellowships to caused him to gravitate toward Maryland, Georgetown and Princeton, Georgetown, political science, he found teach American University for a Ph.D. ers like Dr. Quentin Kidd, CNU's program. Chicago offered him a Duke, American, associate professor of government full fellowship for the M.A. pro Michigan, Maryland and public affairs, who inspired gram. He chose Michigan because and encouraged him. it is one of the top two or three Now a 2005 CNU graduate, programs in the country, and it Davin seeks to do the same for oth was a closer fit to his academic ers. "I see the impact Dr. Kidd has interests than the other schools." on students like me, and I know I Davin is now enrolled at the want to have that same type of illu University of Michigan where he minating effect on the students will work toward a master's with whom I interact when I am a degree and doctorate in political teacher." science and public policy.
12 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine Thoughtful and candid, Davin In addition to Dr. Kidd, he cred has been a burden, a responsibili appreciates that his CNU experi its other strong faculty members, ty, a badge of honor, or some ence shaped and prepared him; he such as Dr. Jay Paul and Professor combination of the three. It was a has a plan for the future. "The Michelle Barnello, for encourag burden during the times I was example Dr. Kidd set makes a polit ing him and pulling him forward. stereotyped or underestimated. It ical science Ph.D. look all the more "They went out of their way to rec was a responsibility during those appealing. I intend to emulate his ognize my successes both inside times when I was the only black earnestness and candor with my and outside of the classroom," person in the group and my own students in the future. That's said Davin. "They always provided words and actions were consid the best way to evoke potential in honest assessments of my abilities ered to represent those of my one's students, much like I feel Dr. and my potential." In addition, entire race! It was a badge of Kidd did with me." Davin found they provided real honor whenever I succeeded, Dr. Kidd admits that students like world experience. For example, "I excelled, or achieved and proved Davin may be overlooked at first. got my first glimpse into the world that a young black male could "He is introspective, which some of political research by being indeed do whatever it was I did. misinterpret as not being engaged. allowed to work on a research pro "My sense that I have a responsi But when Davin says something in ject and attend the American bility to represent my race well has a class discussion it is usually Political Science Association con proved to be a major motivating thought out and well developed. ference to assist in the research factor in my life," continued When I read his first assignment presentation." Davin. "That conviction is the and saw what was going on in his "It was fun to watch him mature impetus for my determination to head, I became aware of him as a as a student scholar," said Dr. Kidd. become a scholar in aspects of thoughtful and articulate student." "I remember encouraging him to race, politics and policy." He feels apply for the Ralph that because he has been blessed Bunche Institute." with opportunities not given to "Academia will It was there that some who come from a similar Davin went on to background, he has a duty to give me a platform from attend the summer enlighten, inspire and motivate which I can speak with a program in 2004 others. He hopes academia will designed to simu provide the forum to do just that. credible voice on the late the graduate "Academia will give me a platform school experience, from which I can speak with a issues about which I am provide mentoring credible voice on the issues about most passionate." and expand acade which I am most passionate," mic opportunities said Davin. -Davin Phoenix for minorities. He advises current CNU stu "He was hesitant dents to find that special mentor During his CNU years, Davin but clearly wanted to apply. He was in their department. "CNU has an worked in the community by teach unsure of his abilities and how he abundance of professors who will ing children's church; tutoring ele would stack up against others." Dr. ingly give of their time and mentary students; and serving as Kidd continued, "The e-mail he resources to help advance the vice-chair of the Hampton Citizen's sent to me saying he had been goals of their students. It is simply Unity Commission, a city educa accepted was funny. Mter telling a matter of students making the tional and outreach organization. me he had been accepted he said effort to communicate with their At CNU, he was active in a number he needed to log off now and go professors. Talk to them, even if of student organizations including scream. Classic Davin - he would it's just small talk. Then listen. the International Relations n't want to let loose like that in Glean from them what you can, Organization (now Model United public." and then ask, ask, ask. Nations), where he served as Dr. Kidd concluded by saying he "View your professors as allies, fundraising chair for one year, and could see Davin was so much more and infinite resources of knowl CNU NAACP where he served as confident in his scholarship after edge, guidance and support. If you vice president during his senior returning from the program. interact with them with the expec year. He was also president of The Bunche experience con tation that they are there to help Alpha Chi National Honors Society tributed to Davin's consideration you, your relationship with those and earned a 3.97 grade point of how race has shaped him. "At professors will be exponentially average. times in my life my minority status more beneficial to you." )AI
Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 13 t first glance, recent CNU graduates and political the other side and influenced me to change my view science majors Melissa Bell and Ashley Boyd are on several issues. Elephants and donkeys can live and Aan unlikely pair. One is a former tomboy, the work together just fine. other a beauty pageant queen. And while they share a love for politics, and both served as Student Q: It is obvious that the two ofyou care deeply about the Government Association president at CNU, they don't political system. Did CNU contribute to your choice share political parties. But while at CNU they became of political science as a career? friends, and their friendship has gained strength as the Melissa: By far it was the faculty of the political two worked together this past summer in the Virginia science department who pointed me in this direction. Governor's office. Some of my best memories of CNU are sitting around Out of 70 applicants from across the state, Melissa talking politics with professors outside of class. I really and Ashley were chosen last spring to participate in enjoyed the debate -whether it was about what the Virginia Governor's Fellows Program for summer Dionysius really meant in a monologue in Thucydides 2005. Founded in 1982, this competitive and presti or the possible realignment of political parties -and I gious program offers a select group of outstanding and knew that political science was my true passion. highly motivated individuals the opportunity to experi Ashley: A CNU liberal arts degree helped me learn to ence firsthand the administration of state government think in new ways and my interest was sparked in a in the Commonwealth. variety of areas. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted To be considered for the Virginia Governor's Fellows to do, but now I am pursuing a very different path Program, applicants select a bill and petition the than I had imagined. C U was the perfect place for Governor to sign it. Ashley's selected bill, which the me to study politics and public policy, and I am look Governor signed, sought to create a committee on ing forward to spending my life in public service. civics and government education for K-12, while Melissa wrote against a bill that "would make it hard for high Q: How has being a Governor's Fellow shaped your view of school groups to promote gay tolerance," she said. politics? Over the summer, their work helped them see their Melissa: Being a Governor's Fellow has allowed me to own differences through the lens of "real world" poli learn how to really participate and become a major tics. They also discovered that moving forward means player on the state level. Politics is like a foreign lan not letting attitudes and opinions get in the way of guage, and the best way to learn is to apply and use it. progress. Ashley: It has opened my eyes to the importance of many "little things" that make a big difference to stake Q: You two are great friends, yet one is a Republican and holders and to how closely aligned opinions can be. the other is a Democrat! How do you get around this Whatever your party affiliation is, you must be willing difference of opinion and not let it ruin your friendship? to compromise in order to make progress. It has been Melissa: Ashley and I are very similar in certain areas an incredible experience to learn from so many talent but complete opposites in others! We are both individ ed and intelligent people. State government is a place uals with a strong point of view, but I think we balance where people can make a big difference. each other out and learn from the other's strengths. Ashley: The amount and quality of time we spend Ashley and Melissa are future political leaders whose together has helped us learn how party affiliation does commitment to hard work, debate and resolution n 't say everything about a person. There are a few has established a standard for successful bipartisan things we will never agree on, but the majority of the thinking and activity. Their loyalty to each other makes time we talk them through. Melissa has helped me see theirs a truly bipartisan friendship. AM
14 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine Beta Gamma Sigma at CNU Newly formed honors chapter promotes scholarship
By Elizabeth Cooper
NU's finest soar as 23 by AACSB. Worldwide, only one in accounting, was one of CNU's seniors and one junior in six business programs are accredited. inaugural inductees into Beta C Christopher Newport According to Dr. Donna T. Gamma Sigma. "This honor society University's Joseph W. Luter, III Mottilla, dean of the School of is recognized across the world," he School of Business attained the Business, attaining AACSB accredi said. "It's important for the School highest academic honor for a busi tation and the Beta Gamma Sigma of Business and for people who are ness major. They were recently chapter represents a significant graduating. CNU has improved the inducted into the school's newly external validation of the quality of School of Business all the way formed chapter of Beta Gamma the school's faculty, students and around, and it's important to have Sigma, an honor not only for these curriculum. She said the honor sig national accreditation and to be students but also for CNU. nifies that the School of Business is tied to this honor society." Serving business programs accountable to its students, as well Only senior students from the accredited by the Association to as to citizens throughout Virginia, upper 10 percent and juniors from Advance Collegiate Schools of to offer a valuable and relevant the upper 7 percent of their classes Business (AACSB), Beta Gamma degree program. In addition, can be inducted into the society. In Sigma encourages and honors aca installing Beta Sigma Gamma at addition, CNU determined that demic achievement. There are CNU endorses the University's seniors must have a minimum CPA more than 400 collegiate chapters vision of preparing students to of 3.5 and juniors a minimum CPA in all 50 states, as well as in become responsible, productive cit of 3. 75 to become Beta Gamma Canada, Hong Kong and Spain. izens and leaders. Sigma members. Christopher Newport's inclusion in "Everything we do has to pro It's a distinction and great the society coincides with its mote the School of Business' mis accomplishment to put on your January 2005 accreditation by sion, and our mission has to be resume," Dean Mottilla said. "It AACSB, the world's premier consistent with the University's mis helps to have that connection with accrediting body for business pro sion," she added. others. You never know when you grams. CNU is one of only 13 busi Kevin Hudgins, who graduated go for an interview if you will meet ness programs in Virginia accredited in May with a bachelor's degree in someone who is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma." Gordon L. Gentry Jr., chairman of TowneBank of the Peninsula, and Stephen C. Adams of POMOCO Group Inc., both of whom serve on the school's Board of Advisors, were collegiate inductees of Beta Gamma Sigma. Dean Mottilla was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma while a student at Kent State University. Other School of Business faculty members who have joined the society include Robert B. Hasbrouck, assistant professor of management; Veronique Frucot, associate pro fessor of accounting; Arthur C. Gudikunst, associate professor of finance; and Sally Sledge, assistant professor of management. ~ Dr. Robert Hasbrouck, assistant professor of management, was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma.
Alumni Magazine CHRI STOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 15 Where in the World International opportunities enrich the CNU experience by Barrett Baker
he dream of travel grams, there is not a single the program) and intern ing to a foreign instance I can think of ships. They live in dormito country or some where a student has come ries, language halls, apart exotic, distant back and hasn't been posi ments with local students or locale is a reality for tively changed by their in home-stay arrangements. Tmany CNU students. Their experience," she said. "They The IIF Office serves as a world is becoming a smaller grow in ways that are just source of information, guid place every day because of beyond expectation, and it's ance and support to all stu the growing opportunities a wonderful thing for them. dents wishing to pursue students have to travel It's a maturing process, and study abroad as a part of through CNU programs. it teaches them tolerance. their academic experience. "The best way for students It's one of those lessons that IIF creates, supervises and to truly appreciate what they can't be quantified, but it is administers study-abroad have available to them in so valuable in the growth initiatives. It oversees the the United States is to study and development of that recruitment of students and abroad," said CNU person." President Paul Trible. "The Travel opportunities are rich cultural experiences available to eligible students they gain are as unique as of all majors and programs, the destinations they and they are varied and choose. And what they learn extensive. Students are is something that can never spending semesters or full be duplicated in the class academic years in japan, room." Costa Rica, India, Russia, Connie Gianulis, director Mexico, England, France, of the newly created Office Spain, Italy, Germany, of International Initiatives Greece and Australia. They and Fellowships (IIF) engage in lectures, semi agrees. "In my observation nars, tutorials, language of students who have partici immersion (depending on pated in study abroad pro- ·9qo16 91./1 punoJe P9/9118Ji 91181./ SJU9pnJS nN:J '8!SSntJ Oj O:J!X9/IV '8:J!ti 8jSO:J Oj pU8/89Z M9N WOJ:::J coordinates the application process Besides mentoring individuals have to do this," she says. for national and international for study-abroad programs, some Through informational work scholarships and fellowships as well. faculty members also use IFF to shops, she discusses credit More and more students and help plan "field trips." transfer, number of credits they teachers are taking advantage of "Often, a faculty member will may take, kinds of institutions travel-abroad opportunities and come to me and say, 'I would really students may enroll in and other services provided by IIF. like to take my archaeology group relevant topics. "Then I'll spend "At the beginning of the school to Cambodia,' for example," says the other half of the workshop year, I offer informational work Connie. "Typically, they already explaining the study-abroad pro shops to the faculty so they can just have some plans laid out, so I work grams to them. drop in to see what we have to with them on the logistics." "Studying abroad lays the offer," said Connie. "We've had According to Connie, faculty also groundwork for students to think excellent participation on their frequently have "a colleague at a in terms of what the future holds part in identifYing students who are foreign destination, say Scotland, - to think on a grander scale and up to the challenge of traveling and that colleague suggests to our step outside their immediate circle, abroad. The faculty has also been faculty member that they bring a to look beyond their education great at getting students into com class over. When our faculty brings here and what they're going to do petitive positions for awards such as these thoughts to me, the ideas and how they're going to direct Rhodes Scholarships, Fulbright begin to percolate and a program themselves toward prodigious Scholarships, Carnegie endow takes form." scholarships and other accom ments, Marshall and Truman plishments. And we're here to lay Scholarships and more. These are The wave of the future that ground work and help them very competitive awards and yet According to Connie, there are facilitate that future." our students will be very much able more than 2,400 study-abroad pro Sophomore Danielle King had to compete with their peers." grams available to college students never been out of the country Anna Hemphill, a sophomore, - and not all of them are excel before her recent trip to the U.K. found the opportunity for travel at lent. Part of IFF duties is to cull "Seeing the world and learning CNU to be "a wonderful experi the better ones then present to stu the history of a place - it was ence. I didn't know about all the dents the programs that are pre absolutely amazing," she said. "I scholarships that were available, approved by the University. also think going through the and then to study in Oxford is a It's a wonderful tl1ing- these experience with a group really once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and students are leaving home for four teaches you a lot about people. It I feel very fortunate to have been or nine months without anyone is something that a classroom able to do that." standing over them saying they can't give you." IIA
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Even though Connie just started as CNU's IIF director on July 1, she brings a world of experience with her. She has traveled extensively across the globe and also served as director of International Academic Services at Mary Washington College (now University of Mary Washington) previously. At Mary Washington, she was the primary institutional officer for incoming international students and faculty, coordinating with the State Department and Immigration. "There's a sense of internationalism in me;' said Connie. "I'm first-generation Greek, and I've been abroad. That creates a background of experience and a perspective that I can bring to this program." role as director of . . international perspective to her new Connie Gianu/IS brmgs an, Initiatives and Fellowships. the Office of lnternatlona Students, tacultv volunteer in Kenva Till JIICIIIIrelllll he Maasai people of Kenya Summer Research Program and and Tanzania are cattle through the Communication Therders who are in the midst Studies department. of a difficult transition from their Greg, a theater maJor, worked traditionally nomadic lifestyle to a with a non-profit theater group more settled life. that presents plays on HIVI AIDS For five weeks this past summer, prevention in Kenyan schools. several CNU students and faculty Dr. Waldron received the helped the Maasai in southwestern Community Action Grant from the Kenya with this transition. American Sociological Association Seniors Megan Tucker and Kristen Senior Jonelle Hanson, alumnus and a CNU grant to assess the Willett recently completed under graduate research projects at the Greg Poljacik (May 2005), and pro work that the Maasai American National Library of Ireland. fessors Lea Pellett and Linda Organization has been doing with Waldron joined about 10 other vol girls in school. And Dr. Waldron ames Joyce may be a bit unteers from the United States. and Professor Pellett began a pro esoteric for some, but These volunteers with the Maasai ject to assess the benefits and chal five CNU students used American Organization worked in lenges of educating Maasai girls, J their interest in the author to education and community health which is a contentious issue among study abroad in Ireland last programs. the Maasai, Dr. Waldron said. "Most of our volunteers say it's a Professor Pellett co-founded the summer, attending the life-changing opportunity," said Maasai American Organization in International James Joyce Professor Pellett, professor emerita 2000. It's a small, nonprofit organi Summer School at University of sociology and anthropology. zation that assists with community College in Dublin. The students "The volunteers are immersed in a based education, health and eco traveled with Associate social system that contrasts sharply nomic self-sufficiency projects. Professor Dr. Tracey Schwarze with their own. They move far out Although the trip to Kenya was a of their cultural comfort zone and first for Jonelle and Greg, CNU who was invited to lecture at become much more competent faculty and students participate in the prestigious institution. Dr. world citizens." the Maasai American Organization Schwarze has researched and Participants helped the Maasai field activities in Kenya twice a year written extensively about American Organization with ongo -in the summer and during winter James Joyce and is a member ing projects and did independent break. research. Jonelle, a communica Dr. Waldron hopes to encourage of the International James tion studies major, studied cross more students to travel abroad. Joyce Foundation. cultural communication by observ "I think both students and facul Armed with knowledge from ing how non-profit organizations ty gain a lot from the experience, Schwarze's seminar "James interact with the Maasai people. and in the end, it really helps us Joyce Major Authors," the stu She received funding for her trip grow both intellectually and dents gained further insight through the Undergraduate professionally." /J..I into Joyce's genius. Two stu dents received honors summer stipends for the program. II ~: ,~ · ·~· l Megan Tucker of Parksley, Va., received $1 ,000 for creating a photo documentary of Leopold Bloom's travels around Dublin in 1904. Kristen Willett of Salem, Va., also received $1 ,000 and a $750 grant for research into the role women played in the Irish Independence movement. GNU graduate Greg Poljacik greets children at the Losho Day School in southwestern Kenya in summer 2005.
Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 19 As Christopher Newport University continues to build and enhance its reach and reputation, we are proud to announce our "GNU Faculty and Alumni Pacesetters Campaign."This Campaign recognizes members of the CNU family who have made significant contributions and have brought honor to CNU through professional research, civic duty, business, athletics, the arts, the community or other areas. Because the experiences of these Pacesetters mirror the growth and vitality of their University, we present them as among our best, brightest and most successful Alumni and faculty to help tell the dynamic CNU story. Faculty and Alumn oes air Draams
Gatting Down to Businass. Stephanie Bardwell believes in a strong return on investment, especially an educational investment. As department chair of management and marketing for GNU's Joseph W. Luter, Ill School of Business, she builds future leaders and prepares students for a successful career through rigorous course work and field study. Director of the nationally recognized, award-winning CNU Small Business Institute, she challenges senior business students to partner as consultants with Hampton Roads businesses - a capstone experience in their undergraduate work. Drawn from a distinguished law career by her love of teaching, Dr. Bardwell came to CNU a decade ago. She is part of the exciting growth that characterizes the University and a constructive bridge for CNU students and the community.
Moving through tha ranks With a CNU diploma in hand, Denise Francum began a successful business career with Ferguson Enterprises from atop a forklift. She came up through their ranks from trainee to her current post as Director of Recruiting and Compensation. Quick to credit her CNU education as the springboard, Denise applauds the blend of rigorous academics with real world exposure through professors who were practicing business leaders. Dedication and strong leadership were inherent to CNU faculty as were their demanding classes. Denise Francum is an alum who found excellence in the classroom and terrific networking in Hampton Roads.
So much to do ••• only four yaarsl Matthew Backens caught the energy and vision of student life at CNU. Now finishing up med school, he looks back on how CNU helped him get there through excellence in academics. He also reflects upon friendships with teachers and fellow students who shared his zest for the volunteer and leadership opportunities at CNU. He thrived on activities ranging from intramural basketball to on-the-job-training in setting up campus organizations to off-campus connections that took him into the emergency room . There he put his biology major to work and prepared for his career in medicine. While choices abound at CNU, for the future Dr. Backens, there was only one choice for higher cesetters education: CNU.
22 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine Good things can coma in small packagasl As CEO of FedEx Freight, Douglas Duncan has reflected often on his CNU education. He thrived in the small, private school-like community in which he found everyone is important. At CNU, the challenge of his studies would have a profound effect on his path to success. Dedicated and accessible faculty members committed themselves to preparing him for leadership, teaching him how to learn and shattering the myth that solutions are always black and white.
Carpa diaml Saiza tha dayl Her favorite Latin saying inspires Dr. Jana Adamitis as she guides in a new grand era in Classical Studies at CNU. Specializing in the language and culture of the ancients, she is bringing back the Bronze Age, sparking appreciation for early reasoning and unearthing a fascination for mythology. Engaged and accessible, she has high expectations for her students and a fiery passion for diversifying their academic choices. Through cutting-edge resources on campus she creates a challenging educational environment at home, preparing her students for world-class experiences they'll have abroad on an odyssey to ancient and modern Greece and Rome.
Evarybody Lovas Graham. He loves people. He loves teaching. He loves to write. Students love him because of his commitment to their success. Author of the newly released Dance of Divine Love, on a sacred Indian love story, Dr. Schweig came to CNU from Duke to join the burgeoning Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and be part of GNU's campus-wide bloom. With a Ph.D. in Comparative Religion from Harvard, he fills his classroom with students eager to pursue life-changing cultural and social experiences as they blaze into their future as thinkers and leaders. www.cnu.edu/pacesetters A new way of thinking Fresh academic initiatives help CNU students prepare for success
By Barrett Baker
echnological advancements, globalization, ever-changing T world politics and economics require today's students to learn differently- to adopt a new way of thinking. CNU has committed itself to helping its students meet 21st century demands and has adopted several innovative approaches to preparing them for a successful future. The Liberal Learning Core (LLC) academic program at CNU was introduced this fall to help students learn to think more analytically and communicate more effectively, both in writing and speaking. Its objec tive is to produce empowered, Dr. Susan St. Onge challenges First-Year Seminar students. informed and responsible learners. It places an early first-year focus on they can do to shape the future. Learning Communities values and expectations in an acade These new courses are called First Small groups of freshmen have the mic community and invites students Year Seminars. opportunity to live together, take to participate in a rich, multi "To acclimate incoming fresh several classes together and build faceted program that will not train men to their new independence strong relationships as part of them to do one thing, but develop and to show them what it means to CNU's new Learning Communities. their talents to do anything. be a college student- on both the These are designed to help make The Liberal Learning Core academic side and the university CNU even more learning-friendly. includes several initiatives to help community side- we've developed "The idea behind Learning students get the most from their First-Year Seminars," said Dr. Bartels. Communities is that the sooner stu education. "Every first-year student will be dents make friends or connect with required to take one seminar that other students and the faculty, the First-Year Seminars they will choose at registration. It is more committed they will become According to Dr. Bobbye Bartels, a regular three-credit-hour course to the University and the more like assistant dean for Liberal Learning within the Liberal Learning Core, ly they will succeed in college," said at CNU, most students who come Vice Provost Virginia Purtle. but the focus of each seminar goes immediately from high school into In addition, each Learning beyond the walls of the classroom. an institution of higher education Community has a Peer Mentor Depending on the seminar, stu are not ready for the college expe an upper-classman who helps fresh dents will also attend plays, athletic rience. The freshman core curricu men succeed academically through events and speaking engagements lum has therefore been revised to organized study groups, test review include courses that help students outside of class time so they under sessions and informal group tutoring. draw conclusions about their stand it is important to get involved "I think the biggest impact of the world, encourage them to explore in all phases of their collegiate Learning Communities on student how they fit in that world and what experience." life will be the impact of the Peer
24 CHRJSTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine Mentors in the residence halls," said Dr. Dave Doughty, director of Learning Communities. 'Just think about it: between 30 Learning Communities with about four to four-and-one-half hours per week of group study time for each totals around 120-135 hours per week of study groups in the residence halls. If that doesn't change the academic atmosphere in the residence halls, I don't know what will !"
Student Success Dr. Purtle and Maury O'Connell, vice president of Student Services, have been the team coordinators for a "Student Success" planning effort to further maxi mize students' potential for success from their first day Sampling of First-Year Seminars at CNU. This includes identifying students who need extra help early. • Good Laws, Bad Ethics and Ugly Consumers - "We are an academically rigorous institution," said This seminar is designed to intrigue and challenge Dr. Purtle. "And I don't think a lot of students realize students to examine their own futures as business leaders. Music, film and readings will be used to how difficult it is going to be, academically, when they explore global business practices, the laws that come here. This fall, we asked the faculty who are affect consumers and the meaning of business teaching first-year students to do an evaluation in the ethics. A look at international and U.S. laws, landmark first four weeks of school. If the student had academic court decisions and the ethics of specific business difficulty, a referral form was submitted to the advising practices will help students determine how laws and office so someone could contact that individual to see ethics affect consumer behavior. what needed to be done to help. We also gave mid semester grades to first-year students, another point of • Scientists in Cribs: The Foundations of Scientific Thinking in Children - This seminar focuses on measurement to see if they were doing OK." how infants and young children explore and discover "Student Success" is also changing the way students their worlds, in other words, how they learn. We will are advised. CNU has moved from prescriptive advis find that children's exploration and discovery looks ing, where a faculty member primarily signs off on remarkably like the thinking of grown-up scientists. In courses his or her advisees are taking, to developmen particular, this seminar will focus on recent tal advising - where faculty and students look more to theories and research findings on the development the future and see what needs to be done along the of children's thinking. way to get there. "Developmental advising involves encouraging stu • Cinemerica: Exploring U.S. Culture through Film - From its origins at the end of the 19th century, dents to declare a major as soon as possible, because film has served as a visual record of the cultural we know that students are more likely to graduate if events and debates of the United States. This course they are attached to a major department," said Dr. will examine a range of films - popular and experi Purtle. "Early planning for graduate school and study mental, historical and contemporary, fiction and doc abroad and encouraging students to participate in umentary - as the basis for an investigation of sto campus and volunteer activities are other aspects of ries we tell to ourselves about who we think we are. developmental advising. By working with students early in their college experience, we can help them see their • Ancient and Medieval Visions of Heaven and potential for growth, and we can help them develop a Voyages to Hell -This is an interdisciplinary semi nar that explores questions of how we represent our plan for achieving that potential." 11~ selves, and our place in this world via other-worldly visions and voyages. Students will read visions and ~~~ (IIR[SIOPIIf~rnrPORI voyages from a variety of sources, ranging from Gilgamesh, Homer and Virgil , to Chaucer, Dante and II~ UNIVERSITY anonymous medieval authors.
SU Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UN IVERSLTY 25 Alumni Society Homecoming Tailgate he annual Alumni Society Homecoming Tailgate took T place before the CNU Homecoming game on Oct. 15. All alumni were invited to feast on hot dogs and hamburgers, ~ cookies and beverages provided the Alumni Society. Alumni in and out of the tent to visit with past class mem bers, family and friends. Everyone enjoyed the alumni gifts and proudly displayed their alumni gear at the game. Thank you to every one who participated! Alumni enjoying the Alumni Society Homecoming Tailgate, (left to right) Jim Eyre '75, Kathy Eyre, Doug Kellis and Helen Kellis. 26 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alttmni Ma"azine Note From .1!1 • • Christie L ])lrector ee Chipps~ liV71at a11 e . . X:cePbol1aJ . IIJg ChristoPher Ne titne to beJoiiJ_ 10 .'eon,, Ovu w;u, "Po, Un;,,,. 'Y! Alumni Society/Oyster IIJ? to etnbrace 11ew Opel1 artns, look1 do,, !o S•ow 'he AI 'h Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 27 Making the Gr Prestigious Scholarship Program guides students to success By Nicholas Addison Thomas hristopher Newport selecting and applying for graduate professor of philosophy and one of University has rapidly school scholarships and fe llow the PSP's founding members, feels Cbecome a beacon of acade ships. Without such an educational strongly that helping students pre mic excellence for students from "dock," students might feel lost in pare for graduate school is an Virginia and nationwide. The col a sea of essays and forms, wonder invaluable service to them. lege that began with 171 students ing: "Will I make the grade?" According to Dr. Underwood, the is attracting the best and brightest Thanks to this new program, the PSP is "a resource for assisting and of today's youth and is dedicated answer is ''Yes!" encouraging talented students to not only to undergraduate achieve "It is very important that we pre appreciate and maximize their ment but also to helping students pare and position our students to potential for post-graduate success." further their academic goals after attend the best graduate schools in At its inception, two goals head graduation. America," said CNU President Paul lined the committee's overall The Prestigious Scholarship Trible . "Happily, more and more of agenda. The first goal, according Program is one CNU program our excell ent students are achiev to Dr. Underwood, was to identify available to prepare students for a ing admission and success in pre academically eli te students and fulfilling future. Guided by a seven mier professional and graduate place them in a mentoring rela member faculty committee, the programs. They are expanding the tionship with a set of committed program is designed to shepherd reach and reputation of CNU and faculty members. The second was select undergraduates through the will lead lives of significance." to give those exceptional students sometimes arduous process of Dr. Lori Underwood, assistant a greater chance of successfully 28 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UN IVERS ITY Almnni Magazine competing for nationally renowned the next two, three years of their ing on their own contributions to fellowships and graduate programs. academic life and set broad goals. society and role in improving their The mentoring process begins By the time they leave the week's environment. Success in these when the committee selects 15 to 17 worth of workshops, they should areas is an important qualification freshmen during spring semester. have a very clear idea about what for most prestigious scholarships Students are selected based on these scholarships and fellowships and fellowships. their academic success, class par will require of them." "People who win these fellowships ticipation, standardized test scores, Next, students attend a two-week and awards are problem solvers, writing and analytical abilities. seminar at Oxford University in and we want to encourage students These students then attend a week conjunction with that university's early in their academic careers to long summer course on campus esteemed Regent's Park campus. think about the problems they are that provides "hands-on" work The course, dubbed "the Oxford interested in and how solving those shops on goal orientation and Experience," is built around the problems will better the world they scholarship planning. theme of "The Good Community." live in," said Dr. Underwood. "We "We provide the students with It enables students to explore their hope that they come away from the information on what types of pro concept of community by reflect- Oxford Experience with a new per grams are available, the standards spective on their academic life and for acceptance and how to optimize on their future as well." their chances for being successful in "It has made a huge For CNU sophomore Megan the program of their choice," said Murray, a member of the sailing Dr. Underwood. "We also provide difference in my goals team and Phi Mu sorority, the PSP enrichment activities to expand and and her Oxford Experience are enhance their experience." and how I approach giving her a head start she already Faculty help students explore challenges and look for appreciates. specific scholarships and fellow "The first thing PSP has shown ships that suit their backgrounds as opportunities." me is that applying to graduate well as those awarded on a compet school and graduate school scholar itive basis. By walking students - GNU saphomore Megan Murray ships is not just something that through each step - from required someone does in their senior year forms to personal statements - of college," said Megan. "I had no each student receives first-hand idea, before I started going through knowledge of what to do when this, that to be competitive, it is a deadlines loom. four-year process." "By bringing post-graduate She added, "the first experience, opportunities and standards to the going to Oxford for two weeks, attention of exceptional under inspired me to want to do more classmen," said Dr. Underwood, than go to classes. I think most "we give them the chance to begin importantly, the PSP committee preparing to compete with the helped me find an internship in elite students from around the Washington, D.C. working for U.S. country - and in some cases, Sen. George Allen." around the world- for top flight The committee also helped fellowships, scholarships and grad Megan attend a leadership confer uate programs of study." She ence in Washington, D.C., and par added, "The students have all of ticipate in a two-week Media and the intellect needed, they just need Politics conference during the some early stimulation. That is presidential inauguration. She was what we hope to provide them." recently accepted to study at Dr. Quentin Kidd, PSP's chair Oxford University for the upcom man and an associate professor in ing spring semester. the Department of Government and "I think it is extremely important Public Affairs, sees the course as a for faculty to help students in this vital part of the mentoring process. process," said Megan. "It has made "The workshops center on goal a huge difference in my goals and setting and personal scholarly how I approach challenges and development," said Dr. Kidd. 'They look for opportunities." .N4 New GNU programs are helping students encourage students to think about enter professional and graduate programs. Alumni Magazine CHRJSTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 29 HUSSAM TIMANI Professor of Islamic Studies hristopher Newport University's But Dr. Timani's No. 1 priority is C first professor of Islamic Studies teaching students. For fall semester, he says he's here to help everyone learn has 96 students in two sections each of about Islam, and he has a plan to make World Religions I and World Religions sure that happens. II. In the spring, he plans to teach "The In his new position as assistant profes Vision of Islam," an introductory course sor in the Department of Philosophy on Islam and its basic beliefs and prac and Religious Studies, Dr. Hussam tices. And he is creating new courses. Timani is interested in educating not Among those he is proposing: only students but also others who live in • "Women in Islam," which will the area. explore how women's role in Islam has "I will bring CNU to the community, changed and how it compares to and the community to C U," said Dr. women's roles in other religions. Timani, a native of Lebanon who had • "Exploring Islam," a first-year semi lived in the Los Angeles area since 1981 nar for freshmen, which will focus on before coming to CNU this fall. "I find beginning theology, mysticism in Islam the culture," he said. this a privilege." and Islam in America. The opportunity to become involved Dr. Timani wants to make CNU the In addition, Dr. Timani is working to in so many new programs is one of the go-to source about anything having to develop study-abroad programs and an reasons Dr. Timani came to CNU from do with Islam by gathering research exchange program for CNU students the University of Redlands in California, sources, speaking to community reli and students at the Lebanese American where he had taught for three years. gious groups and organizing public lec University in Beirut, Lebanon. And, he "I can create my own path - this is a tures for the community. is a faculty expert in CNU-MENA chall enge for me," he said. "I believe "There are so many misconceptions Cultural-Educational Exchange, a pro CNU is a great university that can offer about the religion, and I think it's gram to bring students from the Middle me so much, and I can achieve my important to get them the right message East and North Africa to the United goals." about Islam," Dr. Timani said. States. "It's important to let them see RACHEL HOLlAND Instructor efore Rachel Holland taught her head, and it was like, 'Oh, I'm going to band and 6-year-old son. Bfirst voice lesson, she was terrified of help this person with this, and I'm going "I believe it is my responsibility to not having anything to teach to her stu to help this person with this'," Professor train performers," Professor Holland dent. It turned out she had nothing to Holland said of that 1996 lesson when said. "If you study it academically, but worry about. she was a senior at Butler University in can't put it into practice, where has it "The minute they started to sing, Indianapolis. gotten you?" things just started popping into my And it started her on a new career in Putting it into practice isn 't a problem teaching. "I found I had a penchant for for her- she also has a highly acclaimed it, and an ability for it. I absolutely career as a performer. Her opera credits loved it." include performances of Tosca, La Now in her first full-Lime teaching Traviata, Don Giovanni and Madam position- as a new instructor in CNU's Butterfly. She has performed as soprano department of music- she teaches pri soloist with the Asheville Symphony, the vate voice lessons to 18 students and Mansfield Symphony, The Columbus vocal literature, a survey seminar in Philharmonic, the Indiana Chamber which students study and perform Orchestra and the Sioux City Symphony. pieces specifically written for voice. Audiences also have the opportunity She's also finishing her doctor of to hear Professor Holland perform music degree in music literature and frequently on campus. performance at Indiana University, while living in Newport News with her hus- 30 CHRISTO PH ERN EWPORT UN IYERSITY Alumni Magazine DR. DAVID BANKES fter 35 years of teaching horticul received his master's degree and doctor ture students A ture, Dr. David Bankes, botanist ate- and was also an employee of have succeeded cum-businessman/ restaurateur, who Longwood Gardens, one of the nation's in their field, recently received Professor Emeritus sta major horticultural gardens. starting their tus before retiring last spring, is cultivat As a member of the Biology, own businesses, ing a new career. Dr. Bankes purchased Chemistry and Environmental Science working for oth the Red Maple Inn, a restaurant located Department, Dr. Bankes was often ers' businesses in Newport News and enjoys greeting involved with departmental research as or being patrons as well as working in the well as teaching. His specific interest employed by kitchen with his son, Benjamin, execu was in landscape design theory. During public gardens or city governments." tive chef. Yet even as Dr. Bankes stands his tenure at CNU, he was known to While teaching afforded him the in front of a stove rather than a lectur help with the landscape design of the opportunity to grow as an educator, it ing podium, the cooking enthusiast still campus, the planting and care of the also taught him how to be a business holds a place in his heart for CNU. gardens near the science building and man. "Teaching at CNU is a special memo assist with greenhouse operations. "One of the 12 or so courses that I ry," he said. "The most important expe Although he is proud of his landscap taught at CNU was Nursery and Garden rience that I took from CNU was the ing and teaching successes, Dr. Bankes Center Management, a business course learning experience. To be a happy is even happier to know that his stu for horticulture students. I have put teacher you must be an enthusiastic dents have grown into accomplished into practice much of the content of learner and really enjoy it." individuals. that course," he said. "I planned on Before coming to CNU, Dr. Bankes "I taught thousands of students the owning a restaurant when I retired taught at George Mason University and importance of plants and biology in from college teaching, my first love, so I Ohio State University- where he general," he said. "Many of my horticul- bought the Red Maple Inn." DR. BUCK MILLER r. Buck Miller retired last spring Administration (BSGA) for 27 years, Trail, volunteer, D or so he claims. He received the helped start minors in Forensics and and spend time coveted Professor Emeritus title after Geography, and was the director of with their large serving 29 years as a professor of gov CNU Online, a program he helped family. And ernment and in a host of other roles at found and one that "put Christopher while he holds CNU. He does wear other hats in a new Newport on the cutting edge of acade the title of full life outside of CNU these days, but mic technology and pedagogy in the Professor he remains an important part of the nation." Emeritus, the University's family. As he grew into a model of teaching title of "grandfa During his tenure at CNU, Dr. Miller excellence within tl1e University, Dr. ther" suits him also served as Chairman of the Miller found the strong sense of com equally as well. Department of Government and Public munity to be fulfilling. He also under Not only does Affairs for 10 years. He taught martial stood that much of his success as a pro he enjoy babysitting his grandchildren - arts courses for the Department of fessor was due to his students. he has seven- but he also builds grand Leisure Studies and Physical Education "My students made it all come togeth father clocks. throughout the '70s and '80s and er," said Dr. Miller. "The interaction of His teaching days are not exactly over. human relations courses for the older, more experienced students with He currently works as an adjunct profes Psychology Department tluoughout the younger, more idealistic students creat sor, guiding students serving as interns '80s. In addition to his academic duties, ed a dynamic mix for learning." and offering valued experience. Dr. Miller was the director of the Public Since retiring, Dr. Miller enjoys more "Teaching was a joy for me. My col Management Program of the Bachelor time with his wife, Gene, a retired leagues were mentors and friends," said of Science in Governmental teacher. They hike the Appalachian Dr. Miller. "Being at CNU was a gift." Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 31 mun1• treach at CNU Faculty make commitment to LifeLong Learning--- By Nicholas Addison Thomas ith more than 35 years of teaching experience on her palette, CNU's director of Fine Arts, Betty Anglin, has inspired the artist within many students. She skillfully evokes emotion through the gentle strokes of her own paintbrush and is equally skilled at breaking down artistic elements for those with budding talent. Like many at CNU, Professor Anglin's students include not only full-time undergraduates seeking a degree al seniors who retired from their or raised a family now enjoy CNU's LifeLong Learning Society (LLS). It is through this special ety that Betty and leagues find an · and fulfilling way and her student Sarah Deyong. 32 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UN "The LLS has made my life much learned how to use computers and richer. I really enjoy it. These have been to so many wonderful senior students are so responsive "The LLS means a lot to lectures. I feel like we are treated first class. They do everything for and appreciative. Their enthusiasm me. It has broadened my is infectious," Professor Anglin said. us." An affiliate of the Elderhostel horizons. The people, A resident of Newport News for Institute Network, the LLS oper 52 years, the former saleswoman ates under the Office of University they're like family." has seen the University, and the Advancement and is devoted to LLS, develop exponentially over those of retirement age seeking fel - Sarah Deyong, LLS member time. She is a devoted member of lowship in a learning environment. the program and a testament to It currently boasts more than 500 how the LLS shapes the lives of its members - some even come from Its growing membership, dedicat neighbors. Williamsburg and South Hampton ed staff of teachers and extensive "The LLS means a lot to me. It Roads. slate of outreach programs have has broadened my horizons. The "Our goal is to keep the minds led the organization to become a people, they're like family," said and lives of our retirement com pillar of the community. For Sarah. "I am a very positive think munity active and stimulated," said Professor Anglin, a 16-year veteran ing person anyway and this is a LLS Director Jane Sulzberger. "We of the LLS, the importance of con very positive route for any senior have been fortunate in our affilia necting with members is equally as to go." tion with CNU to be able to pro important as enjoying newfound While the University expands to vide this academic environment on friendships. "I think community meet the needs of its students and an exciting campus." outreach is very, very important," the surrounding community, on During each semester of the said Professor Anglin. "These are campus organizations such as the year-round program, members the people who empower us in a LLS continue to support the have an opportunity to attend lot of ways. I like working with the University's goal of education courses on everything from aero young, but older students are just through outreach. For people like bics to computers, and even the as exciting. So often the adventure Professor Anglin and Mr. teachings of Socrates. According to is just beginning." Goodhart, it is also an outlet for Ms. Sulzberger, the courses "are While Professor Anglin is teach them to share their unique talents varied and designed to reflect the ing drawing, acrylic or water-color with a special kind of student and interests of the members." Of its ing courses, she often coaches be enriched themselves by that more than 100 courses, 90 are members on the basics of land encounter. IIA taught by CNU faculty. scape art. University Landscape An important link between CNU Adviser Bob Goodhart has taken and local seniors, the LLS treats its that subject one step further with members to special events, after his lectures. For five years, Mr. noon lectures, and even presenta Goodhart has been teaching the tions by the CNU Music and fundamentals of gardening, horti Theatre Departments. On behalf culture and landscaping to Society of the University, the organization members. also co-sponsors three annual con "I give presentations and teach ferences that attract great interest classes when asked and because I from the public. This year they will love teaching," Mr. Goodhart said. oversee the 25th Annual Forum on "It is vital to connect with the Aging, the 25th Annual Writers' [greater] CNU community. The Conference & Writing Contest, and members of that community the ninth Annual Gardening acquire a sense of ownership in the Symposium. institution." "The LLS reaches out to our For LLS member Sarah Deyong, community in many ways," said Ms . a 79-year-old widow, the organiza Sulzberger. "While most of our tion has been an important source courses are taught on the CNU of support. campus, we also coordinate courses "That's exactly what it's been to through NASA, The Mariners' me. I didn't want to sit around and Bob Goodhart teaches gardening, horticul Museum, Jefferson Lab and the feel sorry for myself," said Sarah. "I ture and landscaping for GNU's LifeLong Peninsula Fine Arts Center." have painted, written stories, Learning Society Alumni Magazine CHRJSTOPHERNEWPORT UNIVERSITY 33 Coach Kelchner Academics are No. 1 to CNU football coach By Nicholas Addison Thomas s head coach ofCNU's football team, Matt A Kelchner knows a thing or two about success. Since the pro gram's kick-off in 2001, Coach Kelchner and the Captains have visited the NCAA Division III play offs every season, shattering records and expectations along the way. And while he coaches his play ers on proper ways to tackle oppo nents, he knows it's more impor tant for students to hit the books. "It's the No. 1 reason they're here," said Coach Kelchner. "We have four priorities in our football program. The first is to graduate; the second is to have a positive, social impact on the University; the third is to put the team above one self; and the fourth is to win." For him, winning off the field is just as important as winning on the field. He feels that by working toward their education, players will better prepare themselves for the tough game of life. According to Coach Kelchner, a student's desire and history of acade Coach Matt Kelchner makes graduation the first priority for his players. mic excellence play a big role in the recruitment process of his athletes. identify the students who can do teachers of reality that has ever "We do a thoroughjob of the work." been around. It's a very hard game recruiting to find out the student's Even with assistance from his tal mentally and physically, and it is academic and personal back ented staff, searching for an athlete emotionally tough to cope in col ground. We have to go out and who is dedicated to both school lege football," said Coach find a good student whose high work and football can be difficult. Kelchner. "If you can do this, keep school record indicates he can But recruiting goal-oriented ath your grades up and play football at have success at CNU," said Coach letes can make any team - and this level, you have a pretty good Kelchner. "During recruitment, it's school -successful. chance of being successful very important for the coaches to "Football is one of the greatest throughout life." 1M 34 CHRJSTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine The Legacy of Vince Brown Freeman Center track to be named after retired coach By Nicholas Addison Thomas fter a successful run as and respected by coaches within head coach of the CNU the conference and around the A track team, Vince Brown nation. In appreciation for his has officially hung up his whistle. work, CNU's Freeman Center He accepted the position 25 track has officially been named years ago and has generated a after him. tremendous amount of interest "Having The Freeman Center in the track program on and off track named after me is such a the field. great honor," said Coach Brown. Throughout his coaching "[It is] something I never expect career, Coach Brown broke ed but certainly something that numerous records and accom I'll cherish always." Vince's wife, Norma, couldn't Coach Vince Brown built GNU's Track plished a feat unequalled in program. Division III track: 12 national be more proud of the pivotal championships. role her husband played at CNU. of him." "When I arrived at CNU in Norma herself has been an With free time, Coach Browm 1980, there was one discus, one important figure on campus. A plans to be more involved with shot, five hurdles and no track," former assistant vice president church, community, friends and Coach Brown said. "The team for University Advancement, she family. Although retiring as consisted of only two women and was responsible for major and coach, he said his CNU family 13 men. "Building the program planned gift fundraising. will always remain dear to him. from that early beginning was a "My daughter [Adrienne] and "CNU has always held a special tremendous challenge, but one I were so pleased that Vince's place in our hearts," he said. "My that I welcomed." efforts and dedication to his wife and I have been privileged Along with the hard work and teams and athletes over the past to watch the university's transfor talents of his assistant coaches, 25 years were recognized in such mation over the past 25 years, Coach Brown helped develop a a meaningful and lasting way," and it has been exciting," said track program that is admired said Norma. "We are very proud Coach Brown. .Mj Play Ball with Jason Clevenger CNU's intramural sports introduces a new director hether you're a fanatic master's degree in Exercise and For fall semester, Jason orga or a casual enthusiast, Sports Science from the University nized quite an intramural line-up, W you don't have to go far of Florida and is motivated by the including flag football, volleyball, to enjoy the benefits of athletics at idea of uniting CNU through 3-on-3 basketball, ultimate Frisbee, CNU. AndJason Clevenger, newly recreational programs. tennis, dodge ball and softball appointed director of intramural "The first priority is to spread leagues. While the goal of these sports at Christopher Newport the word about intramurals on sports is to focus on fitness and University, is poised to find the campus," he said. fun, he believes they play an addi right sport for everyone. Jason has already created an tional role in the lives of students. "For a college student, campus agenda for the program, which "Sports play an avid role in the recreation provides a social and aims to get students, faculty and development of character in all life educational outlet for the student staff involved in various events and stages," said Jason. "Going beyond body and plays an active part in co-ed leagues. By getting students the classroom, intramurals and fit maintaining balanced lifestyles," involved in the intramural pro ness help students socially as well said Jason. "Being active on cam grams, he intends "to show them as give them valuable, transferable pus makes people more supportive the benefits of campus recreation skills that prepare them for life of the institution they attend." in their development as students after college." Play ball! 11~ Jason comes to CNU with a and young adults." Alumni Magazine CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 35 Perry Mullins '87 and his wife for Fort Eustis. He is the father of 1973 announce the birth of their fourth 9-year-old Zackary. James M. Johnson '73 is the child, Mariah Lea Ann, on May 3, director of human resources for 2005. Lowes Companies Inc., in 1993 Mooresville, N.C. Jonathan Bell '93 and his wife 1988 announce the birth of their daugh 1975 Mark Guzzi '88 is team captain of ter, Katelyn Pauline, in December "Old and In the Way," a men's 2004. Jean Charles Drake '75 retired masters marathon/ultra-marathon from teaching communications at competition team. Christine Small '93 and Darrel the college level after being a White '94 have both accepted fac four-time "Who's Who" college Leigh Ann (French) Phillips '88 ulty positions in the Biology instructor. achieved National Board Department at Radford University. Certification in November 2004 Charles Whiteside '75 announces from the National Board of Lori (Cox) Willis '93 and her hus the birth of his two grandchildren, Professional Teaching Standards. band announce the birth of their Ethan and Marissa. second child, Grant Alexander, on 1978 1989 March 13, 2005. Dolores (Mainous) Smith '89 and Robert J. Duncan '78 is a project her husband announce the birth of 1994 manager for Town Sports their son, Jack Sullivan, in May Stacey (Kellis) Godsey '94 and International. 2004. her husband announce the birth of their son, Nathan, on Jan. 28, 1979 1990 2004. Stacey received a master's Frances E. Rowe '79 is the moth Gary Jennings '90 and his wife degree in educational leadership er of a Georgetown University announced the birth of their first and administration from George School of Foreign Service gradu child, Ruger Dillon Thomas, in Washington University. ate. Her younger son is attending November 2004. Hampden-Sydney College. Patricia (Payne) Harris '94 and Curtis G. Simpson Sr. '90 is a her husband announce the birth of 1985 Spanish consultant for a manufac their second son, Sherman turing company in Richmond. In Edward, on Sept. 28, 2004. David L. Orr '85 is a video editor the 2004 Senior Olympics, Curtis at Video Horizons in Virginia won the 50- and 100-meter events. Kathleen (Scherer) Roth '94 and Beach. her husband announce the birth of 1992 their daughter, Ainsleigh Florence, Carolyn Reynolds '85 is the visu on Feb. 10, 2005. al information specialist for the Estela (Felipe) Egan '92 married Army Accessions Command Robert Egan in May 2004. Connie Shumate '94 married Strategic Planning Group in Fort Christopher Lowe in May 2005. Monroe. Steve Guion '92 is a senior man ager at TeleTech and is the father of three boys, Adam, Zachariah 1995 1987 and Noah. Thomas Waltz '95 is the director Keith Holloman '87 a project of commercial real estate and manager for Toyota Motor Sales, Thomas E. Lindfors Jr. '92 is the leasing for Drucker and Falk in Inc. in Torrance, Calif. manager of information technology Newport News. 36 CH RJSTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Alumni Magazine 1996 relocated to Maryland as a result birth of their second son , Ryker, in of Tina's promotion in the Patent March of 2004. Angie (Cornwell) Haynie '96 is a Department of the Department of senior auditor for Witt Mares in Defense. Michelle (Counts) Wilkinson '99 Williamsburg. was recently promoted to branch Christopher Tyrone Harper '98 manager of the Newport News Lisa Perez-Shawn '96 graduated was named Coach of the Year for office of Reliance Staffing with her master's degree in political Women's Basketball in the Bay Services. science in May 2005. Rivers District. 2000 1997 Jenny (Johnson) Simonsen '98 married Danny Simonsen on May Kelly (Doherty) Ashley '00 is the Kimberly Moffitt-Anthony '97 30, 2004, in Atlantic Beach, Fla. chief probation and parole officer and her husband announce the They now reside in Allendale, N.J., for the Virginia Department of birth of their first child, Morgan where Danny is a golf professional Corrections/Hampton Probation Turner, on Feb. 4, 2005. with Ridgewood Country Club. and Parole. Mary (Wiley) Lugo '97 and her 1999 Christy (Oliver) Brisson '00 and husband announce the birth of her husband, Chris, announce the their daughter, Emma, on Jan. 17, Heather (Emerson) Hollis '99 birth of their twin daughters, Hailey 2005. They also have a 5-year-old and Robert Hollis '02 announce Renee and Hannah Nicole, in May son, Will. the birth of their son , Taylor, on 2005. Nov. 1, 2004. John "Jack" Schwolow '97 is an Kristin (Loveland) Tarrant '00 is assistant manager of member ser Rebecca Gail (Leber) Seaford the associate director of the vices for Kingsmill Resort and Spa '99 and her husband announce Alumni Association for The in Williamsburg. the birth of their two children, College of William and Mary in Tristan in July 2002, and Kennedy Williamsburg. Natasha (Calvernee) Yoder '97 is in December 2004. the vehicle repair manager for Sarah Vander Mueler '00 married Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Timothy Mansfield '00 graduated Ryan Westenbroek in May 2005. Birmingham, Ala. with his MBA from the University of North Florida in 2002 and is 2001 1998 now pursuing his CPA license. Tamika Hundley-Knight '01 is an Tina Lee Hawks Buchanan '98 Jamie Sharp '99 and Cindi assistant supervisor for Northrop and her husband have recently (Fulford) Sharp '99 announce the Grumman in Newport News. Chris Frazier - Finding His Career Most Entertaining hris Frazier '88 is brand manager for Feld Entertainment®. Feld is a provider of live action family entertainment and C the only licensed producer of shows for Disney - Disney on Ice and Disney Live! Reflecting on the path that got him there, Chris said he gained ·- valuable on-the-job training at CNU. "I was director of campus activities during my senior year, and this gave me an opportunity to organize and execute entertainment for the student body. It taught me a great deal about how to plan, how to manage a budget and how to manage people - many of the things that I do today." He is also a team player, one of the most critical and sought-after career types in business today. He says his time on GNU's soccer team helped that spirit evolve as well as gave him some of his most trea sured memories and long-lasting friendships. Chris Frazier '88 is the brand manager for the only licensed producer of Disney shows. AlurnniMagazine C HRISTOPH ER N EWPORT UNIVERS ITY 37 Emery S. Knight '01 is an assis Wendy M. Wilson '03 married tant supervisor for Newport News 2003 William Robertson in Bermuda in Parks and Recreation. Brian L Baines '03 is a human October 2004. She coaches field resource benefits specialist for hockey and teaches physical edu Margarethe (Maggie) Krantz '01 Christopher Newport University cation at Tabb High School in graduated from the University of and is currently attending graduate Yorktown. Virginia School of Law in May and school for an MBA in human now works at McCandlish Holton resources from Strayer University. 2004 in Richmond. Jason H. Bower '03 and Katie Karla Boyce '04 married William Jacqueline Spiker '01 is a human Amrhein '03 married in August Knapp on July 16, 2005. resources manager for Witt Mares 2004 and had a son in May 2005. in Newport News. Jason works as the general man Shelley (Barron) Herring '04 and ager for the Music Outlet in her husband Loftin announce the Stephanie Stokes '01 graduated Washington, D.C. , and as a piano, birth of their second child, Colin from George Mason University in trumpet and jazz studies instructor Richard, in April 2005. May 2004 with a master's degree at A2G Studio. They reside in in public policy. She married Joe Woodbridge. LaToya Charmaine Jones '04 is Morarty '01 in July 2005. a technical writer for Peninsula Roxmary Josefina Camacho '03 Habitat for Humanity and volun Brian Tarrant '01 is the director of and Thomas William Coles II '02 teers with Transitions Family golf at Kiskiack Golf Club in were married on May 30, 2005. Violence Services. She is also a Williamsburg. The couple met while working in board member of the YWCA. Einstein's Cafe. Erica Lynn Madeira '04 married 2002 Michael P. Maher '03 received his Charles Madeira on June 11, Meghan Cecilia McCalley '02 is a master's degree in public adminis 2005. membership representative for tration from Virginia Tech. Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. Rachael Jean Monk '04 works for Cathy Taylor '03 passed the the Newport News School System Madelyn Weaver '02 is a member National Certification Exam for and resides in Virginia Beach. service representative for the Massage Therapist and Bodywork. Military Officers Association of She married Allen Greene in July America in Alexandria. 2005. 38 CHRJSTOPHERNEWPORT UNIVERS ITY Alumni Magazine LEAVE A LEGACY with a bequest in your will to the CNU Educational tay up-to -~ate on _the latest Foundation. SconstructiOn proJeCts at your alma m ater. 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